Christian Counseling: Finding hope when things feel hopeless

When a lot is going on in our lives we can become resentful and may even question our own faith. We all have our own individual stories and circumstances. Even though we have a lot going on our God still loves us even when we feel like we are broken people. Below is a list of what can help you find hope when things feel dark and can help with feelings of hopelessness.

1.)  Avoiding and Distracting from what we feel doesn’t help

Isolating, and withdrawing from others can happen when we have a lot going on and it can feel hard to reach out to ask for help from others. However, avoiding our feelings doesn’t help our circumstances, it can make us feel worse in the long run. Feelings of burn out can come from avoiding and pushing away how we feel. Take time to accept how you are feeling and engage in activities that can help you feel better. Some examples of what you can do include exercise, watching a favorite movie, or eating a comforting meal.

2.)  Christian Counseling can help you strengthen your faith

There is unfortunately stigma out there about being Christian and seeking therapy. Christian counseling however can help with feelings of hopelessness and anxiety. With having faith in a higher power, the power of prayer can have a huge impact on how you feel as well. But we also need to understand how we are feeling before we can fully ask our higher power for help with what we need. Once we are able to understand ourselves the better equipped we can be to ask for the help we need.

3.)  Christian Counseling from a nonjudgmental stance

You may feel less inclined to seek out counseling and therapy due to fears of being judged. Judgment feelings can come in the form of fears of being judged by your therapist or being judged by others for going to therapy. The beauty about counseling is that if you are an adult you don’t have to let anyone know that you don’t want to know that you are in counseling. Counseling is a nonjudgmental and confidential space to express and process your experiences. You also won’t get judgment here at Inward Counseling if you are afraid to tell your therapist that you are Christian.

4.)  Christian counseling helps to integrate the whole person or couple

We are wanting to work with you so that you can integrate not just your mind and body connection, but also your spiritual connection. You can find wisdom and support when your therapist accepts all the parts of you that you wish to process through and discover. As we live our human experiences we will face struggle and challenges. When we recognize our faith and the impact that it has on us we can find more hope and healing.

5.)  If you are suffering from grief or loss counseling can help

Sometimes a sense of hopelessness can come from loss of someone we love or the end of a long-term relationship. Either way leaning on our faith can help us in times of grief knowing that at the end of life on earth there is a chance to be reconnected with our loved ones that have passed over. Talking about it with a therapist can also be helpful and healing to your grief process.

If you or someone you love is having active thoughts of suicide, please contact the mental health crisis line 988.

We look forward to hearing from you so that you can start your counseling journey with us!  

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